A/N: Hi everyone my name is Ice and I am the co-author of this amazing Fic, just so you all know in advance… I'm going to kill my co-author Remi, because she has this weird habit for drawing/coloring pictures for me when I'm trying to think.
I'm just trying to help! Honestly, some people! Throw them a bone or two and they walk all over you. No respect!
Yeah Helping… that's what they call it now.*cringes in pain from wisdom tooth* Fine draw pictures for all I care!. Anyway please enjoy the second chapter of our Fic and remember R&R.
Chapter 2: Let the flames begin
Sighing he said, "I'm alright. I just- I didn't want to fight today." Harry told Ginny and Pansy after they entered their compartment. Still a little dazed as to what happened only a few moments ago, Harry gently rubbed his scar trying to relax and concentrate on something less complicated.
"So Ginny, how was your summer?" Harry asked
"You mean besides hearing Ron complain twenty-four seven about how you 'betrayed us', It was good, didn't really do much, helped mom around the house, played a little bit of Quidditch, and did some other stuff, nothing too exciting though."
"That's a lot better than my summer." Harry stated. "What about you Pansy?" he asked.
"Hmm… My family and I went to Ireland for a little bit, that was pretty cool. I got to see a lot of pretty places. I sent you some postcards (subject to change); I guess you didn't get them"
"No, I don't really get much mail when I'm with the Dursleys" Harry said in a saddened voice.
Harry, Ginny, and Pansy stayed talking for a while longer about school, and other stuff when Draco, Theo, and Blaise walked in. "What are you guys talking about?" Blaise said as he went to sit next to Ginny. "We're talking about how ugly you are." Pansy exclaimed. Everyone in the compartment (with the exception of Blaise) erupted in laughter at Pansy's statement.
"Oh come on mate you know that was funny" Theo said while his laughter was dying down.
"Yeah whatever, I know for a fact that there's one person at school who would disagree with that statement" Blaise said confidently.
"And who might that be?" Draco asked curiously.
"There's no need for you to be worrying about that Draco" Blaise said with a smirk.
Deciding to change the subject for a while Harry asked Draco.
"So what happened back with Hermione and Ron?" Harry asked wondering what happened after he left, and hoping that Draco didn't do anything to drastic.
"Oh I just had a little chat with Granger about her weasel" Draco said with his signature smirk.
"About…? Harry drawled, wanting to know what they talked about.
"I told her that she needs to learn how to control her pet and that if he ever tries's to mess with you again, he'll have us to deal with" He stated gesturing to Blaise and Theo.
"Oh" Harry said not really knowing how to react. "You really didn't have to do that guys" Harry said, putting his head in his hands.
"Are you kidding me? After what that git did to you, he's lucky we didn't throw him off the train!" Blaise yelled.
"Blaise stop yelling, geez" Ginny said rubbing her ears.
"I'm sorry" Blaise said apologetically
"He's right though Harry, he had no right to do what he did." Draco said patting Harry's back.
"You're right, I'm sorry, I really appreciate what you guys are doing for me, I really do" Harry said looking up at everyone.
"That's alright we understand" Draco said. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Harry?…" Pansy asked nervously.
"Yeah Pans" Harry said.
"W-well I was j-just wondering umm…" She stuttered not wondering if she should ask.
"Pansy, you know you can ask me anything." Harry said reassuringly.
"Okay, well I just wanted to know what happened between you and Weasley anyway?" She asked with her head bowed.
"Oh" Harry said a little shocked to the question.
"You don't have to answer if you don't want to, it's okay" Pansy stammered.
"No it's okay, I have nothing to hide from you guys" Harry said, explaining what happened between him and his former best mate.
Flashback (I hope you guys aren't tired of these yet XD).
Harry walked onto the Hogwarts express on platform 9 3/4, excited to be starting his final year at Hogwarts and he was excited to finally be away from everything he left behind back home. He was happy that his Aunt had finally accepted him and is making as much as an effort to get to know him as she could, but he was ready to get back to school. He just hoped he wouldn't have to deal with Ron at all, They haven't spoken since their fight the previous year, when Harry accepted Draco's friendship. When Harry was walking down the aisle to his compartment, he just happened to see Ron standing at the other end. Harry bracing himself for a confrontation with his former best friend; he didn't notice that Ron had already moved in and he had punched him in the face. Harry went stumbling backwards when he felt Ron's hit.
"What do you think you're doing here Potter", Ron said to Harry as he moved in more to try to hit Harry again. Harry got up and was trying to fend himself against Ron. He could see Ron coming back at him and could hear him saying something, but couldn't quite make it out.
"Shouldn't you be playing with your new Slytherin friends?!" Ron shouted as he went at Harry again, this time with his wand. But before he could make to him, there was a flash of light and when Harry looked down he could see that Ron was not standing in front of him anymore, instead he was turned into a weasel.
Harry made his way towards Ron, but was pulled back by Pansy and Ginny. They took him to one of the other compartments. Before they could make it back to the compartment they could hear Draco yelling at Hermione. "You should learn to keep a tighter leash around your pets Granger! He'll get lost if he's left by himself!"
End Flashback (YAY!!!) ^_^
When Harry was done telling his story to everyone, he could tell that all of them were somewhat mad, especially Draco, who looked like he was going to claw the seats considering the death grip he had them in.
"Harry, I am so sorry for the way my git of a brother acted" Ginny said and moved to give harry a hug.
"It's okay Gin" Harry said returning Ginny's hug.
"Yeah, but I think Draco should of done more than turn the arsehole into a weasel." Blaise stated. Harry watched as Theo and Pansy nodded their heads in agreement to his request.
"Yeah, well I still have the rest of year." Draco snarled. He was still pissed about Harry's story.
Harry stared at Draco; he could see the rage in his eyes. He was glad that the blonde was there for him whenever he needed him, but at the same time he wished that he didn't get angry so easily. Then he remembered that Draco had yet to tell him what he said to Hermione when Ginny and Pansy took him back to their compartment.
"Hey, Draco." Harry said trying to get the blondes attention.
"Yeah" Draco said turning his head so that he was looking at Harry.
"You still haven't told us what you said to Hermione." Harry said trying to clue Draco in to what he wanted.
"Okay than I guess I'll tell you than." Draco said in a teasing voice.
Flashback (please don't hate us; this is the last one for this chapter!) P.O.V. Change (Draco's P.O.V.)
I heard someone yelling at the top of their lungs when I was walking through the aisles on the train. At that point I could care less about who it was, but then I heard them say the one word that would always get my attention 'Potter.' As soon as I heard Harry's name being yelled, I acted on my first instinct and ran towards the source of the voice.
When I got to my destination, I could see Harry getting up off the floor and Weasley charging at him with his wand in hand. Before the weasel had a chance to do anything with it, I used the one spell I've been wanting to use since first year. The next thing I know Weasley is on the ground; but not as a loud-mouthed boy, now he's what he should have been all along, a weasel.
I saw Harry try to make his way toward Weasley but Ginny and Pansy led him back to the compartment they had occupied. I also saw Granger making her way to where we were, then on impulse I shouted at her. "You should learn to keep a tighter leash around your pets Granger, he'll get lost if he's left by himself… Or on second thought maybe that's a good idea!"
"What did you do Malfoy!" Hermione shrieked looking down to see that Ron was indeed turned into a weasel.
"I was just giving the weasel what he deserves, Granger." I sneered as I watched Hermione pick up Ron.
"I don't see why you would go through such drastic measures Malfoy; Ron didn't do anything to you." Hermione said carrying Ron in her arms. She yelled.
"Actually Granger, he did just that." I said as I stepped closer to Granger. "If you didn't notice I tend to get a bit possessive when I see people tormented my friends." I said, nudging the weasel that she held in her arms.
"You liar! If Ron did anything to your 'precious friends' it's because they deserved it." Hermione shouted moving Weasel away so that I couldn't nudge him anymore.
"I think not Granger, why don't you ask the weasel for himself which one of my friends he's been tormenting!" I yelled turning away from them and making it back to my compartment. But not before saying one last thing.
"But Granger, if you do end up asking the weasel about all this, don't be surprised if he ends up lying to you." I said to Granger.
"And weasel" I said making sure I was looking right at him. "If you decide to try and anything else like today, rest assured I will make you suffer a lot more than you are right now.
After that I found Theo and Blaise and we headed back to our compartment to find the others.
End Flashback (thank god, hehe I mean done XD) End P.O.V. Change YAY!
After Draco told what had happened between him, Hermione, and Ron, everyone in the compartment had somekind of weird expression on their faces (or at least to Draco it was weird). Pansy and Ginny looked both shocked and happy. Theo and Blaise just smiled, but Harry's expression is what really caught his attention. Harry just stared at Draco with widened eyes.
"What?" Draco asked Harry with a hint of confusion in his voice
"I can't believe you would actually do that.. for me." Harry said still shocked about what Draco did to Ron.
"Well yeah, no one hurts my friends and gets away with it Harry... even if they are a Gryffindor" Draco smirked.
"Oh why thank you, I feel so loved, all mighty Slytherin." Harry said trying his best to keep his composure.
"As you should." Draco said.
Then everyone in the compartment once again erupted in laughter. After a few more minutes of everyone talking and laughing. They were told to get changed into their robes, since they would be arriving at school in a bit.
Within 15 minutes they arrived at Hogwarts, everyone was bustling around trying to get where they needed to be, Harry got a sense of nostalgia when he saw all the first years being herded to their boats. After saying a quick hello to Hagrid, Harry, Pansy, Ginny, Theo, and Blaise all made their way to the Thestrals. Draco being Head Boy had to go ahead of them to do his duties. When they all made it to the carriages, Harry immediately saw the thestrals and made his way over to them and stood staring at how amazing they are.
"Harry are you okay?" Ginny asked Standing next to Harry.
"Oh, yeah i'm fine, I just forgot how cool the thestrals are" he told ginny, still looking at them.
"I understand, but come on we have to go now. Ginny said tugging on Harry's robes.
When they all were in the carriages, he sat next to Ginny on one side, while Pansy, Blaise, and Theo sat on the other.
"I hope Draco doesn't kill Granger while their doing their duties tonight." Pansy said when they were up in the air.
"I don't think he will, they would probably be in different areas anyways." Theo said leaning back into the seat.
"Yeah it wont be too bad, hopefully." He stated.
When they got to the castle, the first thing Harry noticed was the reconstruction of it all. It looked like it was never damaged at all during the war. It felt great to be back at the one place that felt like home to him. He couldn't wait to get inside and see everyone again, with the exception of two people, but he wasn't going to let that bother him right now, he was too excited.
When they all got into the great hall, Ginny and Harry said their good-byes to the others and made their way to the Gryffindor table. Harry noticed Ron giving him dirty looks as he and Ginny sat down at the table.
"Don't pay any attention to him, Harry." Ginny told him smiling. "Don't worry Gin, I wont. he assured her.
"Hey Harry, Ginny!" Ginny and Harry looked up to see Neville, Dean, and Seamus jogging towards us.
Neville made it to them first."How are you, How was your summer?" Neville asked as he gave Harry the biggest hug you could imagine, if he didn't let go soon Harry would have probably passed out.
"Ne-ville, I-I C-cant b-breathe he told him, trying to get to him to let go. Thankfully Neville got the message and let go of Harry.
"Oh I am so sorry Harry, I guess I got a little to excited." Neville said sheepishly.
"It's okay." Harry told him motioning for them to sit down again. "So lets starts this over, How are you doing?" Neville said after he finally contained his happiness.
"I'm doing alright, I'm just happy to be back. Yourself?" Harry said.
"Yeah I know what you mean. My summer was pretty good, I guess. Me and my grandma went to Japan for a couple of weeks. I got to see a Samurai Show, that was pretty cool. I even bought a Yukata."
"Wow Neville, sounds like a lot of fun, I'm happy for you." Harry told him. Harry really was happy for Neville, but part of him was a bit jealous.
"Yeah, did you go over to Ron's this summer?" Neville asked. "No" Harry replied. "Me and Ron aren't really friends anymore."
"No way, what happened?" He asked concerned. "Difference In opinion, I guess you could say." Harry said to him.
"Lets just say my brothers a git." Ginny said a little bit above a whisper. a couple of people turned around and looked at them, but they all just laughed it off.
When they finished talking about each others summers they noticed Professor McGonnagal stand up with the sorting hat to begin sorting all of the new first years. Gryffindor gained about half of the new first years, which was pretty exciting. After everybody got situated Professor Dumbledore stood up from his seat to begin his announcements for the school year.
"Welcome back students, I trust you all had a wonderful summer vacation. I would like to start off this evening with a few notifactions. This year we have a new Defense against the dark arts teacher (no surprise there). This years Defence against the Dark Arts teacher will be, Professor Remus Lupin.
Harry looked completely shocked when he saw Remus come in through the back and sat next to snape. Everyone in the great hall erupted into applause. Remus saw Harry and smiled at him, and Harry returned the gesture.
"Harry did you know about that?" Ginny asked him equally excited. "No I didn't" he said.
"Next I would like to announce our Head Boy and Head girl." Dumbledore said after getting everyone's attention. "Head Girl this year will be non other than Hermione Granger." Everyone applauded as Hermione stood up from her seat. "And Head boy is Draco Malfoy" Dumbledore announced. You could practically hear ever Slytherin clap and cheer from a 5 mile radius, when Draco stood up. Ginny and Harry cheered along with the Slytherins. Dean, Seamus, and Neville looked at them with confused looks.
"We'll tell you later." they both said at the same time. All three boys nodded, and turned our attention back to dumbledore. When Hermione and Draco sat back down in their seats, Harry saw Draco smile at him, Harry returned his smile and gave attention back to the Headmaster.
"That's all the announcements I have for this evening, Let's begin our feast."
Dumbledore said as he clapped his hands together and food and drinks surrounded the tables in front of them. Everyone in the great hall was talking and eating and just having a good time. It was like the war never happened, which is the way Harry liked it.
After the feast the Prefects escorted all of the first and second years to their dorms, while everyone else waited for crowd to die down before going up themselves. Harry saw Draco standing at the door, so he decided to go talk to him for a while.
"I'm going to go talk to Draco, I catch up with you guys later." Harry told them.
"Alright Harry, we'll talk to you later." Ginny said and gave Harry a hug. Harry walked away from them and went over to Draco.
"Hey Ginny, what's going on between Harry and Malfoy?" Dean asked
"They're friends now, after the war Draco came to his senses so we're all friends now." Ginny said smiling.
"Oh thats cool." Neville said.
"Yeah, but I also have a little plan in mind, and I'm going to need some help. Do you guys want to help me out?" Ginny asked with a hint of mishcheif in her eyes.
"Sure what is it?" Seamus asked a little timid by look in Ginny's eyes.
"Thanks guys, I'll let you in on the details later." Ginny said and walked over to speak to Pansy.
"I dont know about you guys, But I'm a little scared right now." Dean said. The others just nodded their heads in agreement, and went to their dorms.
Harry was walking with Draco back to his dorm. "So how does it feel to be Head Boy?" Harry asked Draco.
"I'ts alright I guess, it has it's advantages and disadvantages." Draco smirked looking at Harry.
"Oh yeah, like what?" Harry asked.
"Well... I get my dorm." Draco said. "So now I can finally get away from a noisy common room full of first years."
"That does sound pretty good." Harry responded.
"Yeah but I have to share it with Granger." Draco frowned, then said in a slightly annoyed voice. "She better not bring weasley in there while im around, other wise someones going to be spending most of their year in the infirmary, and it wont be me."
Harry laughed at this and had to lean against the wall in order to not fall down the stairs.
"Whats so funny?" Draco asked. "Nothing... it's just that you sounded like a little kid just now." Harry said calming down a little bit.
"I did not!" Draco exclaimed. "Yes you did, and you still do a little bit." Harry said trying not to laugh again.
"Whatever Potter." Draco huffed and turned around and walked away. "Oh so it's Potter again huh?" Harry said catching up to Draco. Draco didn't answer him, he just kept walking with his back turned.
"Oh, Draco." Harry said in a sing-song voice. Noticing that Draco still wasn't talking to him. He figured he really upset the blond. "Draco, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you." Nothing... "Draco!" Harry nearly shouted. He saw Draco hunch over a little bit and start shaking. Harry didn't know what to expect until he saw Draco start laughing.
"What?" Harry asked kinda confused as to why Draco was laughing so hard. "Gotcha" Draco said holding his stomach from laughing so hard. "Y-You actually thought I was mad at you."Draco said starting to calm down a bit.
"I hate you" Harry said walking up the rest of the stairs away from Draco. Draco seeing this ran after Harry.
"Harry, wait up, you don't hate me." Draco said as he finally caught up to Harry. "And what makes you so sure?" Harry said. Draco responded. "Because I'm a Malfoy, and I'm always right."
"Fine, you're right I dont't hate you, but that was still mean." Harry said to Draco. "Oh and what you did wasn't." Draco smirked. "Just think of it as me getting even. Rolling his eyes, Harry said "Fine, we're even, Happy?"
"Yes I am" Draco said smiling, which utilmately resulted in Harry smiling as well.
After another couple of minutes of walking, they made it to the Fat Lady. "Well thanks for walking me to my dorm Draco." Harry said. "No Problem, it's not like I had anything else to do right now, except listening to Granger talk about upcoming meeting, and about how I'm still a bad person." Draco said rolling his eyes.
Harry chuckled and said good night to Draco, and entered the common room.
Unfortunatley for Harry when he got into the common room, the one person who he didn't want to see was there, sitting on the couch in front of the fire place. Ron.
"You're Late, everyone else is already in bed." Ron muttered under his breath.
"Thats nice." Harry said walking past the couch. "What, were you talking to ferret friend and lost track of time." Ron said Harshly and got off the couch. Harry turned around quickly and glare at him "What the hell is your problem Ron?" he yelled at him walking towards him.
"You know what my problem is Harry, you going off and becoming best friends with the enemy!" Ron shouted, his face Becoming as red as his hair.
"The enemy Ron, The enemy. The war is over, they're not our enemies anymore, why can't you see that!" Harry shouted. becoming even more frustrated with Ron.
"You know what I don't get Harry, is after all those things they did to us, to you, how can you forgive them for that?!"
"People change Ron, why can't you see that? The only thing you see is the past, well, I'm tired of seeing the past, I'm moving on with my life, maybe you should do the same." With that said he made his way up the stairs to his dorm.
Once he made it to his dorm, Harry noticed that everyone was asleep already, so he quietly went over to his bed. Too tired to change out of his clothes, he layed in his bed and went to sleep.
